(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam intends to buy 150 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines worth more than 1 billion USD to vaccinate 75% of its population. The State will spend nearly 700 million USD while localities and other resources contribute the rest. This represents a huge expenditure at a time when Vietnam is facing economic woes due to the pandemic.
(VOVWORLD) - International support for ASEAN’s centrality has grown recently as countries reaffirm freedom of navigation in the East Sea (internationally known as the South China Sea). These strong commitments are aimed at building a peaceful, stable, and rules-based region despite security threats.
(VOVWORLD) - The COVID-19 pandemic has hurt production, exports, and social security in Bac Ninh province, which has more than 400,000 workers. The province is trying to sustain productivity in industrial parks while maintaining social security in the province.
(VOVWORLD) - More than 4.6 million Buddhist followers in Vietnam on Wednesday celebrated Lord Buddha’s 2,565th birthday (Vesak Day). Despite the pandemic, the celebration, held both in person and online, evidenced the right to freedom of religion in Vietnam. The Vietnamese Party and State have pursued a consistent policy of respecting and protecting the right to freedom of religion and belief.
(VOVWORLD) - Bach Mai hospital No.2 in Phu Ly city, Ha Nam province, is using medical robots called Vibots to replace medical staff in COVID-19 quarantine areas. The Vibot is a product of the Defense Ministry’s Military Technical Academy.
(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam successfully organized the election of deputies to the National Assembly and all-level People’s Councils for the next 5-year term despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The international community has paid special attention to the election and commented on the role of the Vietnamese National Assembly in the new development period.
(VOVWORLD) - Asian leaders attending the Future of Asia virtual conference last week agreed on the need to cooperate in the COVID-19 fight and post-pandemic economic recovery. The result will lay a foundation for future sustainable and inclusive development.
(VOVWORLD) - The 4th wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is spreading prompting new disease prevention models in response. One, the 3-layer disease prevention model of Dong Anh district, is proving effective in halting the spread of the virus and allowing people to resume their productive lives.
(VOVWORLD) - The elections of the National Assembly and all-level People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 term ended on Sunday. This was Vietnam’s 15th General Election since the first one 75 years ago.
(VOVWORLD) - Vietnamese voters will cast their ballots on Sunday to elect 500 deputies to the 15thNational Assembly and more than 3,700 deputies of all-level People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 term. All localities are ready for the election.
